Knit cables – The Accidental Domestic Goddess

Blocking Time!

I’m working with what I’ve got and so this beast needs to be blocked in sections. It’s going to take a while. I’m trying to really stretch it out and break it in. This is the kind of piece that will get better with wear. Lots of stretching here. I’m taking a hairdryer to itContinue reading “Blocking Time!”

Now the Hood

The adventure continues. I finished the wrap part of this piece and set right to work on mapping out the hood. I sewed in all the loose ends and tightened up the corners of the armholes a bit. Then, I tried it on. This gave me a good idea of where I wanted the hoodContinue reading “Now the Hood”

Back to Knitting

I’m taking a pause from the crochet sweater because, surprise!, I need more yarn. I mean, I have yarn, but not what I need. It’s fine. I have three knitting projects that need to get done, or at least make some real progress on, so I can start something new. This beauty has been withContinue reading “Back to Knitting”

Another Sweater

It’s been a while since I picked up my needles. I finished a sweater that left me in a slump. It’s fine, just that post-project-yuck. Then, inspiration hit, I bought some yarn and haven’t really stopped since. I love the self-striping yarn, but I really wanted certain shades in certain places, so decided to sitContinue reading “Another Sweater”

One Sleeve Down

The benefit of being so sick I have to stay mostly in bed, but well enough to knit is the amount of progress I can make on a project. Starting as a loose idea and some mixed yarn choices I’ve ripped out and reworked every step at least once. After looking at it with myContinue reading “One Sleeve Down”

Sleeve Time

When I’m making it up as I go, the first sleeve always takes a failed attempt or two. I tend to pick up too many stitches the first run and then try not to scale down too far the second attempt. I prefer to make my best guesses and then use math from there. Next,Continue reading “Sleeve Time”

Honey Harvest Knits

That’s what I’m going to call this pattern. Other than making the thumbs a bit longer, I’m really happy with this one. I like having the different color patterns. They have a nice weight to them with the two strands. One cotton, one acrylic. This was my first go at a matching hat. It’s aContinue reading “Honey Harvest Knits”

Feeling a bit Silly

I’ve been working on this shawl for months now. It’s a long project, so I’m often distracted by other ideas. Some of those ideas are finished, so it’s back to this beauty. I was knitting away last night, thinking about how far from the end I am when something occurred to me. Maybe this shouldContinue reading “Feeling a bit Silly”

New Project Ear Worm

I couldn’t help it. Once the idea started taking shape my fingers were itching. It’s still morphing and trying new shapes in my head, but if I don’t get started I’ll never figure it out. I had to recount my stitches as I was a bit off, so I figured out which color markers toContinue reading “New Project Ear Worm”

Definitely Knitting Weather

It’s been grey, chilly, and rainy for days now. Fall has officially arrived and I’m soaking it in. Now that I’m past the armhole, this project is a little more daunting than before. I’m also playing yarn chicken again and I’ve not had much success at that game. I’m quite proud of it. I’ll stitchContinue reading “Definitely Knitting Weather”